Today in the news: NATO destroys Libyan ships

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May 21, 2011 at 12:01 AMMay 21, 2011 at 6:00 PM

Your daily news briefing, with the video of the day, the top news and the quote of the day.

News to know

NATO jets destroyed eight Libyan warships, the group announced Friday. NATO said Moammar Gadhafi was using the ships to attack civilians and to block humanitarian aid. The ships were located off of Tripoli, Al-Khums and Sirte.

Quote of note

"He had so much life in his eyes & in his spirit, I just pray that he's happy and in a better place and we miss him." – Hulk Hogan in a message on Twitter after it was announced that wrestler and Slim Jim pitchman Randy “Macho Man” Savage died in a car accident Friday.

Hot video

An elderly man was duct-taped in a blanket for two days after a pair of thieves broke into his house. Watch the report below.

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